Writing
What is Markdown?
A lightweight markup language using plain text formatting syntax that converts to HTML.
Markdown is a plain text formatting syntax created by John Gruber in 2004. It is designed to be readable as plain text while converting cleanly to HTML. It has become the standard format for README files, technical documentation, blog posts, and note-taking apps.
Core Syntax
# Heading— H1 through H6 with 1-6 # symbols**bold**— Bold text*italic*— Italic text[link](url)— Hyperlink— Image`code`— Inline code> blockquote— Blockquote
Extended Markdown (GFM)
GitHub Flavored Markdown adds tables, task lists, strikethrough, and fenced code blocks with syntax highlighting.
FAQ
How do I convert Markdown to HTML?
Use our Markdown Converter tool. It converts Markdown to HTML with a live preview, or converts HTML back to Markdown.
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